Manmohan Singh, former Indian Prime Minister and pioneer of economic reforms, passes away at 92.

 Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92

Manmohan Singh, one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers and a key architect of the country's liberalizing economic reforms, has died at the age of 92.

Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014 and previously as finance minister, played a pivotal role in shaping modern India’s economic policies. Reports indicate he was admitted to a hospital in New Delhi after his health deteriorated.

Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on social media, stating, "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders." Modi praised Singh’s "wisdom and humility," highlighting his efforts to improve citizens’ lives during his tenure.

Priyanka Gandhi, a Congress leader and daughter of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, remembered Singh as "genuinely egalitarian, wise, strong-willed, and courageous until the end." Her brother, Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress party, called Singh his "mentor and guide."

Singh was a trailblazer in Indian politics. He was the first Sikh to hold the country’s top post and the first leader since Jawaharlal Nehru to be re-elected after completing a full term. During his tenure, he made a historic apology in Parliament for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which claimed the lives of around 3,000 people.

However, his second term was overshadowed by corruption scandals that plagued his administration. These controversies are widely believed to have contributed to the Congress party's significant defeat in the 2014 general elections.

Born on September 26, 1932, in a remote village in Punjab, then part of undivided India, Singh overcame humble beginnings. The village lacked basic amenities like water and electricity. After studying at Panjab University, he pursued a master’s degree at the University of Cambridge and later earned a DPhil at Oxford.

According to his daughter, Daman Singh, financial challenges marked his years at Cambridge, shaping his perseverance and resolve—qualities that defined his career in public service.

Manmohan Singh leaves behind a legacy of transformative economic policies, political milestones, and a life devoted to the service of his nation.